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One new case of COVID-19 in the Pontiac RLS
One new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in the Pontiac Local Services Network (RLS) over the last 24 hours. According to the infromation on the Centre intégré de santé et service sociaux (CISSS) de l’Outaouais’ website, there are now a total of 17 confirmed cases in the Pontiac RLS. In her most recent update, […]
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Outaouais remains in the Orange for another week
During a joint press conference held by the Centre Intégré de Santé et de Service Sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) and the Ontario Public Health (OPH) on Monday, Dr. Brigitte Pinard the interim Director of Outaouais Public Health, stated that the Outaouais region would remain in the Orange or moderate alert for another week. CHIP101.9 · […]
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74% of CSSHBO teachers surveyed say they have suffered violence
The president of the Hautes-Rivières Teaching Staff Union (SPEHR) Daniel Boisjoli, said he was disturbed by the results of a survey completed by more than 300 teachers, including the Centre de services scolaires Haut-Bois-de-l’Outaouais (CSSHBO), showing that 74% of respondents say they have suffered violence. At the CSSHBO, 49% of respondents mentioned having suffered physical […]
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Jane Toller Update October 5
In her October 5 update, the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, talked about the rising number of cases specifying that the Pontiac RLS now has a total of 13 confirmed cases with 13 to be determined. This translated to the municipality of Pontiac having a total 7 cases and the only two municipalities […]
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6 positive cases of COVID-19 in the MRC Pontiac
There is a total of 6 positive cases for COVID-19 (Tuesday, October 6) now listed in the MRC Pontiac. The cases, according to the Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, and according to data from the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSSO) are located in the municipalities of Fort-Coulonge […]
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The RLS Pontiac now has 16 positive COVID-19 cases
An increase of 3 positive cases of COVID-19 was announced today (Wednesday, October 6 at 3 p.m.) for the Pontiac Local Services Network (RLS). The Pontiac RLS now displays 16 cases. The Warden of the MRC Pontiac, Jane Toller, said in a Facebook post that the number of cases in the MRC Pontiac would be […]
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Assistance of over $36 million for municipalities in the Outaouais
Financial assistance of $ 36,431,229, funded equally between the governments of Quebec and Canada, will be granted to 68 municipalities in the Outaouais. In the riding of Pontiac, $ 1,232,408 will be given to the municipalities. The provincial deputy of Gatineau for the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) Robert Bussière explains; CHIP101.9 · Extrait 1 – […]
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The MRC Pontiac now has 4 cases
The Warden of the MRC Pontiac Jane Toller has confirmed an increase in cases tested positive for COVID-19 in the region. The number of cases in the Pontiac local health network is 11, including at least 4 in the Pontiac. CHIP101.9 · Extrait – Jane Toller – 4 cas de COVID-19 To access the statistics […]
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The Minister responsible for the Outaouais highlights Centraide Outaouais
During the October 1 session at the National Assembly, the Minister responsible for the Outaouais and MNA for Papineau Mathieu Lacombe, highlighted the 2020 Centraide Outaouais Campaign and the benefits that the local organizations does in helping residents in need. During the presentation, Lacombe asked that residents who can to contribute to the campaign. CHIP101.9 […]
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Mike Dubeau address the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Outaouais
In the most recent update with the Western Quebec School Board (WQSB), the director general, Mike Dubeau, addressed the rising number of cases in the Outaouais region and its effect on WQSB schools. According to Dubeau, the 11 outbreaks that have already been detected in five WQSB schools were a direct result of community transmission. […]
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